Dry Cargo Voyage Charter for Harbor Tugboat

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign-flag self-sustaining vessels to transport one Valiant-class harbor tugboat from Bremerton, Washington, to Yokosuka, Japan.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)


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N32205-SS-N321-26-174
Sep 28, 2026 02:00 PM
Sep 23, 2026 02:56 PM
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dry cargo voyage charter

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jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil
+15642303633
Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Description

This Sources Sought notice requests information on the price and availability of U.S. and foreign-flag, self-sustaining vessels capable of loading, transporting, and discharging one U.S. Navy Valiant-class harbor tugboat. Both float-on/float-off and lift-on/lift-off solutions will be considered; tug-and-barge solutions will not be considered. The movement is planned from Bremerton, Washington, to Yokosuka, Japan, with respondents providing vessel availability, layday information, voyage duration or planned discharge date, vessel capacity, demurrage rates, and a lump-sum price. The response should address vessel particulars, flag, stowage arrangements, loading and discharge locations, securing and seafastening, towing where applicable, independent marine surveyor services, gas-free certification, temporary toilet facilities for float-on/float-off operations, and compliance with the U.S. Navy Towing Manual. Respondents must also provide company information, business size and socioeconomic status, subcontracting opportunities if applicable, and their Unique Entity Identifier. This is market research only and is not a solicitation or offer request.

Classification Codes
NAICS483111Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSCV124Marine Charter for Things
Smart Codes
marine vessel charterheavy cargo transportmarine cargo securing
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Service Only
Timeline
Sep 23, 2026 02:56 PM-Published Date
Sep 28, 2026 02:00 PM-Response Due Date
Oct 13, 2026-Inactive Date
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TitleDate Posted
26-174 Sources Sought Notice.pdfSep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
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